The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2021). Girls only.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2021
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.4
8.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
57%
15.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Girls
Numbers
- Pupils
- 53
- Capacity
- 53%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Leeds
- Head
- Mr Mohammed Sheikh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Requires Improvement
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Additional inspection
September 2020 | Inspection
Additional inspection
July 2019 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
January 2019 | Inspection
Additional inspection
June 2018 | Inspection
Additional inspection
November 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Inadequate
March 2017 | Inspection
Standard inspection: Good
January 2007 | Inspection
Location
Newton Hill House, Newton Hill Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4JE
Town setting
Schools nearby
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Primary · 1.1km away
St Matthew's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bankside Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Alder Tree Primary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Roundhay School
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
Holy Rosary and St Anne's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Dixons Trinity Chapeltown
All-through · Grammar · 1.3km away
West Oaks School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Al Kauthar Girls Academy a selective school?
No. Al Kauthar Girls Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Al Kauthar Girls Academy's Ofsted rating?
Al Kauthar Girls Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Al Kauthar Girls Academy?
Al Kauthar Girls Academy currently has 53 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Al Kauthar Girls Academy take?
Al Kauthar Girls Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
Where is Al Kauthar Girls Academy?
Al Kauthar Girls Academy is in Leeds, LS7 4JE, in the Leeds local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Al Kauthar Girls Academy have a sixth form?
No, Al Kauthar Girls Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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